In recent years there has been an increasing interest in the role of cognitive factors in behavior modification. In order both to nurture this development and influence the dialogue between semantic-cognitive therapists and behavior therapists, a newsletter was begun. The newsletter, which will appear annually, summarizes ongoing research projects throughout the world which are concerned with cognitive-behavior modification. Included in the newsletter are project descriptions, researchers' addresses, materials available, and a potpourri of related matters. The material covered includes work arising from many different theoretical persuasions. It should be especially valuable to anyone concerned with the role of cognitive factors in the behavioral change process. (Author)